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Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
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When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Top Value Business Schools in Arkansas
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Our analysis found NorthWest Arkansas Community College to be the best value school for business students in Arkansas. Located in Bentonville, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 172 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NWACC are $4,456 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $16,393 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, NWACC graduates make an average of $40,836 annually.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, NWACC is ranked #4 for overall quality in Arkansas.
The excellent programs at Arkansas State University - Mountain Home helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in Arkansas. This small public school is located in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and it awarded 34 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at ASUMH are $4,524 a year. On average, students take out $20,703 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, ASUMH graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,319 during the early year of their career.
Out of the 20 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Arkansas State University - Beebe landed the # 3 spot on the list. ASU-Beebe is a small public school situated in Beebe, Arkansas. It awarded 86 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ASU-Beebe are $4,656 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $10,422 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, ASU-Beebe graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $26,859 during the early year of their career.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means North Arkansas College is a great place for business students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Harrison, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 49 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Northark are $5,940 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $15,421 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Northark, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,765 during the early years of their career.
Out of the 20 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arkansas landed the # 5 spot on the list. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,977 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UARK are $26,390 a year. On average, students take out $22,930 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $332, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UARK, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,670 during the early years of their career.
UARK also took the #1 spot in our rankings.
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s list. UA Pulaski Tech is a small public school situated in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It awarded 178 degrees in 2020-2021.
UA Pulaski Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $6,900 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $21,282 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from UA Pulaski Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,998 during the early years of their career.
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University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton ranked #7 on this year’s list. UACCM is a small public school situated in Morrilton, Arkansas. It awarded 38 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UACCM are $4,128 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,183 in student loans.After graduating from UACCM, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,453 during the early years of their career.
Southern Arkansas University Tech came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Camden, Arkansas, the very small public school handed out 19 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SAU Tech are $6,210 per year. On average, students take out $13,390 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from SAU Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,220 during the early years of their career.
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #9 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and it awarded 383 degrees in 2020-2021.
UAFS undergraduate students pay an average of $13,026 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $20,349 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, UAFS graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,344 during the early year of their career.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Jonesboro, Arkansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 519 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at A-State are $12,698 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $24,258 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $141 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, A-State graduates make an average of $42,182 annually.
University of Central Arkansas ranked #11 on this year’s list. Located in Conway, Arkansas, the fairly large public school handed out 475 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UCA are $16,433 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,394 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $168 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UCA graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,734 during the early year of their career.
Henderson State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Henderson State University is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 116 degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Henderson State University are $9,768 per year. On average, students take out $23,312 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Henderson State University graduates make an average of $36,312 annually.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock ranked #13 on this year’s list. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school handed out 301 degrees in 2020-2021.
UA Little Rock undergraduate students pay an average of $21,767 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $29,964 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, UA Little Rock graduates make an average of $39,997 annually.
Arkansas Tech University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #14 on the list. Russellville, Arkansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 443 students in 2020-2021.
ATU undergraduate students pay an average of $13,636 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,314 in student loans.After graduating from ATU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,775 during the early years of their career.
University of Arkansas at Monticello landed the #15 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. University of Arkansas at Monticello is a small public school located in Monticello, Arkansas that handed out 156 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UAM are $13,879 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $17,078 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, UAM graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,171 during the early year of their career.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked #16 on this year’s list. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a small public school situated in Magnolia, Arkansas. It awarded 240 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are $14,530 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $21,606 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates make an average of $38,086 annually.
Harding University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Searcy, Arkansas, and it awarded 235 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Harding are $22,230 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,606 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $401, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Harding graduates make an average of $49,585 annually.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Harding is ranked #3 for overall quality in Arkansas.
John Brown University ranked #18 on this year’s list. JBU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. It awarded 159 degrees in 2020-2021.
JBU undergraduate students pay an average of $28,924 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,466 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, JBU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,716 during the early year of their career.
JBU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our list.
Williams Baptist University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the ranking. WBU is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. It awarded 18 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WBU are $18,570 per year. On average, students take out $19,939 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, WBU graduates make an average of $30,437 annually.
Ouachita Baptist University landed the #20 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Ouachita Baptist is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 88 degrees to qualified students.
Ouachita Baptist undergraduate students pay an average of $30,140 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $17,132 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Ouachita Baptist graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,027 during the early year of their career.
Ouachita Baptist also made our list, coming in at #5.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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